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NASSAU, BAHAMAS Minister of Foreign Affairs Darren Henfield said yesterday that the government is in discussions on how it would be able to provide assistance to Haiti, whichwas struck by a 7.2 magnitude earthquake over the weekend.

Henfield told reporters outside the Office of the Prime Minister that The Bahamas is currently in discussions with its CARICOM partners to provide assistance through that mechanism.

Our prayers and thoughts are with the people of Haiti, he said.

Just coming out of a political crisis almost with the assassination of President [Jovenel] Moise, exacerbated by the fact that they hadnt begun their COVID vaccinations, and to add insult to injury comes an earthquake at a time that is really inopportune for them.

We have not yet determined what we will do as a country but we are determined to work with CARICOM through CDEMA (Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency) to respond to Haiti in whichever way we can, as we always do in these incidences.

The death toll in Haiti has climbed to 1,900 people and thousands were injured or displaced from damaged or destroyed homes. An unknown number of people are still missing.

Henfield said there were no reports of Bahamians in Haiti being injured or killed inthe earthquake.

Several Bahamians and residents have been stuck in the country due to an ongoing travel ban, which was issued in mid-February for 21 days and has since beenextended several more times.

Following the ban, Henfield said the government was concerned citizens traveling from Haiti could pose a greater risk of spread of the virus, especially as Haiti had yet to implement a vaccination program.

Haiti began its vaccination program in recent weeks.

The foreign affairs minister said yesterday that the government is still working assiduously to see how to remedy the situation.

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Disaster preparedness minister acknowledges it is a problemAbaco Chamber of Commerce has expressed concerns amid active season

NASSAU, BAHAMAS The designated $1.8 million shelter on Abaco in the event of a major storm will not be completed until the end of the year, months after the ongoing Atlantic hurricane season, which has already seen eight named storms.

In an interview with Eyewitness News, Minister of State for Disaster Preparedness, Management and Reconstruction Pakesia Parker-Edgecombe attributed the slowed pace of construction to the ongoing pandemic and surges, which have impacted construction sites throughout the country.

It does not appear as though that will be finished before the year is out, she said.

That is what we know. Currently, persons have been contractedand they are moving forward with construction.

The concern is a legitimate one, simply because of the fact that after Abaco would have experienced such a horrific hurricane, residents there want to feel secure in knowing that they do have shelter.

I am keeping in mind, nonetheless, that while this is under construction, we continue, particularly NEMA (National Emergency Management Agency) and social services, to work in areas which we can make sure that shelters are there in the local schools, which would have received a lot of upgrades and repairs, will be utilized.

Earlier this month, Abaco Chamber of Commerce Director Krista Albury expressed grave concern about the level of preparedness, noting that Abaco does not have sufficient shelter capacity.

She said: A lot of people are in homes that may not be able to take a Category 1 and there is no information on when is the shelter going to open. When is the shelter going to be finished for Central Abaco?

The minister said at this stage, the government can only move forward with the completion of the actual center, and I hope it comes sooner rather than later.

The Bahamas has been spared for the 2021 hurricane season thus far, though three more disturbances in the Atlantic have a 40 percent chance of development in the next five days.

The government broke ground on the project in December 2020.

At the time, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis indicated the facility would be completed by the end of May, but there were initial delays.

The project was expected to be paid for primarily by donor funding, with $1.75 million coming via gift agreements and another $75,000 being finalized.

In June, Parker-Edgecombe said she was hopeful for the project to be completed before the end of the summer months, and ideally before the hurricane season.

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS Following Hurricane Dorian and COVID-19-related delays, the Census of Population and Housing will commence in January 2022.

Kim Saunders, chief census officer, while addressing a press conference on the upcoming census, noted that a prelisting exercise is being undertaken between August and November and is aimed at collecting information from the public, which will create a database to allow for the digital and online census to be taken.

Saunders noted that the census is usually carried out every 10 years and was initially set for May 2020 but was delayed due to Hurricane Dorian and the pandemic. The overall budget of the census is roughly $6 million.

The census will take place starting in January 2022 and for the first time, the census will be completely digital, said Saunders.

The digital format will not only change how data is managed and analyzed, but it is also changing the way data is collected. For the first time, there will be three ways to complete the census questionnaire online, via the telephone and in person.

She added: For the online census, there will be a questionnaire individuals can complete from the comfort of their home, over the phone and in-person interviews. Census workers will collect data using digital devices.

Saunders noted that the data collected will be used for important planning and policy decisions in the government and private sectors. She further noted that it helps to determine school zones and the location of housing developments, and to assist the government in making decisions on the allocation of resources.

According to Saunders, the census will begin in January and run through March. She further noted that a few weeks in April will be used to clean-up the data, with the preliminary census results to be released after three to six months.

The census is targeting 119,000 households.

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NASSAU PARADISE ISLAND, The Bahamas Its not fair to draw full-blown conclusions after one exhibition game, but the also fact remains that Indiana dominated BC Mega, a top-tier Serbian professional team, from start to finish on Friday night in a decisive 79-66 victory, making for an emphatic start to Mike Woodsons tenure at IU.

For 40 minutes, Indiana was everything that they werent last season. The offense was loose, especially in transition, where, one at one point, forward Trayce Jackson-Davis led a break and kicked it out to Jordan Geronimo, who knocked down a 3-pointer. Indiana played with significantly more energy than BC Mega. In a postgame Tweet, Miller Kopp made an accurate summation of the evening: fun.

Indiana dominated most statistical categories. Despite playing without their two true centers Michael Durr and Logan Duncomb, the Hoosiers outrebounded BC Mega 39-36. They had 13 steals to BC Megas three. They had 18 second-chance points to Megas six. Despite shooting nine percent worse from the field than Mega, the Hoosiers made up with it on the offensive glass, grabbing 17 to Megas eight.

I was so anxious, I know the staff was too, just to see how much they retained over the two months that weve been working together, Indiana head coach Mike Woodson said after the game. Thats where my drive was today, trying to push them to see if they are doing the things that were asked of them these last two months on the defensive end and on the offensive end. I thought they responded really well.

There were many questions about how all of these pieces would fit together. Five new players arrived, along with a seismic shift in playing style, one that was predicated on shooting and playmaking, areas where Indiana struggled last season.

At first glance, the varying additions and moving pieces seem to be meshing well. Northwestern transfer Miller Kopp, who scored 14 points, including three makes from deep, was a steady veteran presence. Freshman Tamar Bates added another 14 off of the bench. Trayce Jackson-Davis was the anchor, leading the way with 21. UT-Martin transfer Parker Stewart and Rob Phinisee had stout defensive moments.

The one out, four in offense looked dynamic, a stark contrast to last season. The offense essentially looked like this: nearly constant movement, off and on-ball screens, players crisscrossing on the baseline and dribble handoffs with an intent to get downhill quickly.

On multiple occasions, there were well-executed pick and rolls by Phinisee or Xavier Johnson, lobbing a dime to Jackson-Davis. Much of the movement started with pounding the ball inside to Jackson-Davis or Race Thompson, where shooters would be spread around them. In the first half, Jackson-Davis drew the defense in and then kicked it out to Phinisee who swung to Trey Galloway, who knocked down a three.

If I saw the double come, I did a really good job of having doubles come at me and dribbling and resetting, Jackson-Davis said. If they stay, then (Im) kicking it out to my teammates for an open shot.

Bates was a spark off of the bench. In the first half, shortly after checking in, he hit a floater in the lane. Then Race Thompson drew in the defense and kicked out to Bates, who knocked down a three from the top of the key. There was an especially notable play later in the first half, where Bates plucked a BC Mega pass out of the air, took it the length of the court and made an athletic play to scoop it in.

Hes not scared of the moment, Woodson said. Thats why I liked him when I was watching a game film on him. And hes got a lot of room for growth.

After a relatively quiet first half, Johnson showed his creativity, dropping in two baskets and dishing out two assists in a matter of a few minutes to start the second half. Later, he tried to dunk on 6-foot-10 Borisa Simanic and nearly pulled it off, but was blocked and went crashing onto the floor.

Somewhat under that radar was the play of Geronimo, who led Indiana with 10 rebounds and was a huge reason for Indianas advantage on the glass. During a possession in the second half, he grabbed two consecutive offensive rebounds, keeping Indianas possession alive. His development and confidence from last season was evident.

Were hungry, Geronimo said. When youre hungry, you have an extra edge to go after the ball.

On the defensive side, Indianas rotations were sound and its communication seemed to be fluid. Stewart, whos regarded more as a shooter, quickly created havoc on the defensive end. In the first few minutes of the game, he drew a charge and forced a turnover. In a first impression, he seems to fit the effective three-and-D mold.

Ive learned this a long time ago from Coach Knight: defense wins games, Woodson said. If we can put ourselves in a position to defend every night, I know that well be in every game.

To be clear: by no means did Indiana play perfectly. At one point, Bates dribbled the ball out of bounds off of his leg. One of Geronimos threes hit the backboard before anything else. There were some errant passes. The Hoosiers only shot 12-of-20 from the free-throw line and 30-of-70 from the field.

And as good as Indiana looked, BC Mega didnt look anywhere near like a top-tier Serbian professional team. Projected 2022 lottery pick Nikola Jovic attempted just one shot in 23 minutes, a combination of Indianas defense, but also him just not playing to his potential. Mega gave away an unnatural 27 turnovers. They largely looked sluggish.

Plus, after all, this was an exhibition game, and just one game at that. The next test comes Sunday, where BC Mega will surely come determined to prove themselves. But Friday certainly gave a glimpse of Indianas potential and along with it, a promising start to a new era.

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In its first Bahamas test, Indiana makes a resounding statement - Inside the Hall

The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation has announced new testing rules for vaccinated cruise passengers. According to a press statement, guests on cruises thatoriginate in and return to The Bahamasmust still apply for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa and follow the new testing requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals.

The new requirements indicate that vaccinated people must provide a negative PCR test or rapid antigen test taken no more than five days before the date of arrival to The Bahamas. Unvaccinated guests are required to obtain a negative PCR test taken no more than five days before the date of arrival to The Bahamas.

All travelers entering The Bahamas on cruises thatoriginate in the U.S.will be subjected to the testing requirements mandated by the cruise line and approved by the government of The Bahamas.

Cruise lines may have different requirements for vaccinated and unvaccinated guests, the ministry noted. Travelers should check with their cruise line for specific details regarding their cruise, it added.

The new testing protocols are for all travelers applying for a Bahamas Travel Health Visa from Aug. 6 and onward who want to enter The Bahamas or travel inter-island within The Bahamas.

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I figured there would be beaches at the 2020 Maui Invitational. Probably warm weather. Blue skies too.

So I went.

But when I arrived, there were no beaches. It was 30 degrees in the morning. It was nearly always overcast. The closest thing to white sand was a light dusting of snow.

Maybe thats because the 2020 Maui Invitational was in Asheville, North Carolina.

Now, Im going to the Bahamas. I figure that there will actually be beaches. Probably warm weather. Blue skies too.

But mostly, Im going to watch Indiana basketball. Its been more than four months since the Hoosiers played in their last competitive game. A lot has happened since then: Archie Miller was fired, Mike Woodson was hired, four scholarship players are gone, five scholarship players have arrived.

As I get my first look at Indianas 2021-22 team play against BC Mega, heres a few things that Ill be watching for:

There is so much unknown when it comes to Indianas rotation. Realistically, there are nine guys that could be in the starting lineup, with Trayce Jackson-Davis as the only lock. On Friday, Mike Woodson said that hes been tinkering with different combinations, which Id expect to see in the Bahamas.

But it remains that there are many obvious questions when it comes to who can play where.

Can Woodson put two of his three point guards (Xavier Johnson, Khristian Lander and Rob Phinisee) on the floor at the same time? Is Miller Kopp a reliable enough rebounder to play at the four? Can Trayce Jackson-Davis and Michael Durr play together while avoiding a clogged lane?

Weve heard so much about the four-out one-in offense since Mike Woodson was introduced as Indianas head coach in March. Jackson-Davis gave some insight into what it might look like on Friday, which ultimately boiled down to this: lots of cuts, dribble handoffs and interchangeable positions.

Given Archie Millers often lethargic offense, theres reason to be excited about a more modern, uptempo offense that wont cause you to constantly pull out your hair.

Somewhat lost in the offseason additions are Race Thompson and Trey Galloway, both of whom Im intrigued to see how exactly they fit into Woodsons scheme. Thompson is traditionally big and Galloway is a slasher, but neither is a real threat to shoot from deep. They arent a perfect fit at first glance, but that doesnt mean it cant work.

Among other things, there are two necessary elements for the four-out one-in offense to work: shooting and playmaking. Ironically, Indiana hasnt been good in either one of those areas the last few seasons, which is definitely a point of concern.

In essence, for the offense to work, Indiana needs to turn glaring weaknesses into flourishing strengths.

Armaan Franklin, Indianas best shooter from a statistical perspective last season, is gone. So is Al Durham, who made the most 3-pointers on the team last season. Jerome Hunter, who was tied for third in made 3-pointers, is no longer with the program either.

That means Parker Stewart and Miller Kopp will need to be reliable shooters. Tamar Bates will need to make a relatively quick transition. Rob Phinisee and Anthony Leal both need to make strides.

Theres also playmaking and creating for others, something Indiana has lacked recently. Phinisee led the team in assists last season with 2.9 per game. No single Indiana player has averaged more than 3.5 assists per game since Yogi Ferrell.

This necessary change will largely fall on the shoulders of Xavier Johnson, a transfer from Pittsburgh, whos a dynamic creator. Its also predicated on the growth and development of Khristian Lander.

If Indiana can do those things, it will open up a whole other world for Jackson-Davis inside. If not, Indiana might be in for a long season.

Its important to understand this up-front: BC Mega is good. Nikola Jovic , a 6-foot-10 guard, is a projected lottery pick in the 2022 NBA draft. Former Dayton guard Scoochie Smith is also on the team.

BC Mega should present a significant test for Indiana, especially on the defensive end.

Indianas defense was wildly inconsistent last season. They put up one of the most cohesive efforts on the road against Iowa, only to get diced by Geo Baker and Rutgers. It was the same in Indianas home contest against Michigan State, where the defense completely broke down.

Woodson said that most of the emphasis this summer was on the defensive end.Much of their success is reliant on simply staying in front of the ball, something that Indiana largely struggled with last season. When Indiana got gashed off the dribble, it opened up wide-open shots on the perimeter like at home against Michigan State. Woodson also said hes been reviewing how to recover, should the defense break down.

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It is, first and foremost, a basketball trip. But for Indiana's basketball players, a week in the Bahamas is all about team bonding and having a laugh or two.

So far, mission accomplished.

After a good practice on Wednesday at the Paradise Island Resort in the Bahamas, the Indiana players donned wet suits and swam with the the dolphins in the afternoon. And, based on this video sent out by the university, it looks like they had a great time.

The Hoosiers took a direct flight to Nassau on Tuesday night, and are all settled in at the swanky resort. They will play two exhibition games on the trip against a top-level professional club team out of Serbia, BC Mega. The first game is Friday night at 7:30 p.m. ET and the second game is Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.

The games are not being televised or being broadcast on the radio. There is also no live streaming online of any of the game action.

The biggest benefit for Indiana is getting 10 extra practices in before the games, which is huge with new coach Mike Woodson now in charge. He is installing new schemes, both offensively and defensively, and all the extra time will pay huge dividends when the regular season rolls around in early November.

The Hoosiers have been working hard, and Woodson, who's been stressing conditioning, has been pleased with their progress, though he's quick to point out that "we still have a long way to go.''

But it's been a good month of workouts together so far, and a week-long getaway to the Bahamas will be part work and part fun. Since being hired in late March, this is Woodson's team now, and the first road trip together will be fun.

"Going to The Bahamas and being able to get away with my teammates, that's going to be good because we've been going at it the last three months,'' Indiana junior Trayce Jackson-Davis said. "It's been a long summer. Playing against another good team in Serbia, they're going to bring a challenge for us.

"It's really going to test ourselves to see where we are, what we need to work at, what we're good at. I think it's going to be good for us. I just can't wait to get out there and play, honestly.

The BC Mega club team, one of the best teams in the top Serbian professional league, has produced several NBA players, including current Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets. They also have a projected 2022 first-round pick on their current roster,Nikola Jovic, a 6-foot-10 forward with guard skills is only 18 years old but he's considered one of the top prospects in Europe. He could very well be a top-10 pick next year.

"With the Mega team, we are watching film on them. They are a big team. They are a team that plays well together,'' Woodson said. "They have got a pretty good little point guard that kind of directs traffic, so we really going to have to control him and put heat on him when he's got the ball in his hand.

"They have a lot of shooters, a lot of big guys. So, it will be a test for our ballclub to see how we compete and how we can play at a high level. That's kind of why I'm anxious to get to the Bahamas to see where we are as a team.''

UPDATE: Indiana will be shorthanded on the blocks for these two games. According to Peegs.com, neither 7-foot USF transfer Michael Durr or incoming 6-9 freshman Logan Duncomb are going to play in the games this weekend because of some nagging injuries.

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NASSAU, BAHAMAS United States Embassy Charg dAffaires Usha Pitts said the US is in early negotiations with the government of The Bahamas to contribute personnel to the frontlines of the COVID-19 fight.

This comes as the nation enters an unprecedented phase of the pandemic with record cases and hospitalizations.

The US has, throughout this pandemic, weve been focused on the support, Pitts said.

Its not just about vaccines, right?

So, we donated diagnostic equipment. We donated the freezers to store the vaccines, PPEs.

We are constantly working with the Bahamian government to find out what we can do to support them.

Samaritans Purse has been a partner to The Bahamas ever since Dorian and theyve always come through really well.

We understand that the hospitals are really suffering because basically they need more personnel.

Thats on our list too to see if we can support them with medical personnel to treat COVID cases.

Asked if the personnel would include doctors and nurses specifically, Pitts said she was unable to disclose finite details as the discussions were in the preliminary stages.

I cant comment just yet; were just in the early phase of discussions, the charg said.

So, like this third wave in The Bahamas, it is becoming a critical issue on the medical side of things. So, were just starting discussions on how we can support The Bahamas.

Hospitalized cases have increased to 146 cases, up from the 138 reported on Tuesday.

Of those, 15 cases were in Intensive Care Units.

The Bahamas has around 140 beds for COVID patients.

The Bahamas recorded 1,221 cases this month alone.

Last month, a total of 2,185 cases were recorded a record number of cases in a single month.

Another 130 cases were recorded on Wednesday.

Yesterday, the US donated 128,000 Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines the single largest tranche of vaccine doses received to date.

It is the first tranche of a total of 400,000 doses of the US-manufactured vaccine.

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DAguilar:Visitors staying longer and spending moreIf you were thinking of The Bahamas as an aircraft, first class is clearly filling up before economy class

NASSAU, BAHAMAS For the first six months of 2021, The Bahamas welcomed just over 400,000 stopover visitors, according to Tourism Minister Dionisio DAguilar.

DAguilar, who was addressing the 9th annual Eleuthera Business Outlook, noted that by the fourth quarter of this year, this nation is projected to be back to pre-pandemic airlift capacity of over 4,000 seats daily.

He said that while at initial glance current arrival numbers may seem low, that number has been increasing every month.

DAguilar noted that 2019 was a record year for tourism arrivals, with 7.2 million visitors visiting The Bahamas 1.8 million by air and 5.4 million by cruise ship.

In that year, visitor arrivals into the Eleuthera mainland amounted to 45,000, up 21.6 percent from the previous year, and tourism arrivals into Harbour Island amounted to 19,000, up 13.1 percent from the previous year, he said.

If you look at June 2021 alone, just over 135,000 stopover visitors would have come to The Bahamas, representing almost 70 percent of the total in June 2019.

Every month, more and more visitors are returning to The Bahamas and the difference between 2021 visitor arrivals and 2019 visitor arrivals is declining with each passing month.

DAguilar noted that while visitor arrival numbers may not be near pre-pandemic levels,visitors are staying longer and spending more.

The more exclusive and therefore the more expensive components of our tourism product are rebounding quicker, meaning that even though the heads may only be 70 percent of what they once were, the spending by visitors is probably closer to 80 percent of what it once was, said DAguilar.

According to the tourism minister, for the first six months of 2019, tourist arrivals in the Family Islands represented 20 percent of the total arrivals in The Bahamas. For the six months of 2021, tourist arrivals in the Family Islands represented 35 percent of total arrivals.

DAguilar noted that Eleuthera is the best performing island by far, with 27 percent of visitors traveling to the Family Islands this year going there mainly to Harbour Island.

In addition to the Family Island rebound, the amount of private jets, the amount of private yachts, the amount of persons seeking the most expensive accommodation we have to offer indicates to us that if you were thinking of The Bahamas as an aircraft, first class is clearly filling up before economy class, said DAguilar.

As we look further out into the year, we naturally expect the historical downturn in September and October as kids return to school and parents return to work after the summer holidays, but as we approach Thanksgiving and Christmas, we expect the numbers to rebound very robustly.

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Multiple cold-storage boxes containing a total of 128,700 Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccines arrive in The Bahamas in several cold-storage containers

NASSAU On the morning of Thursday, August 12,the United States delivered 128,7000Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine dosesto The Bahamas, making good on the promises of the Biden-Harris Administrations global vaccine sharing framework. Prime Minister the MostHonourableDr. HubertMinnisand U.S. ChargdAffairesUsha E. Pitts were on the tarmac at Jet Aviation, ready to receive the deliveryof this first tranche of a total of 379,000 total vaccinesthat the United Stateshas pledgedtoThe Bahamas.

In addition to the vaccines themselves, the United Stateshas contributed over $1.5 million dollars to the fight against COVID-19in The Bahamas.As recently asJuly, U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) secured four ultra-low temperature (ULT) freezers required to store and distribute the Pfizer vaccine. Valued at a total of over $100,000, the freezers can cool doses at up to -122 degrees Fahrenheit and store over 168,000 vaccine doses each. In addition to the ULT medical freezers, USNORTHCOM also provided the additional medical supplies needed to administer and handle Pfizer vaccine doses, including syringes, phlebotomy equipment, and specialized tools and personal protective equipment for manipulating materials at sub-zero temperatures.

This represents a way for us to really break the back of this pandemic, said ChargdAffairesUsha E. Pitts after delivering the donation, calling this a wonderful day. She added that she was very proud to be the representative of the United States here today. This gift from the American people to The Bahamas is of course an enduring representation and symbol of our friendship.Speaking to journalists after her formal remarks, Charg Pittsalsohighlighted the U.S. governmentsgrant of $750,000 to The Bahamas through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in late 2020, which providing critical supplies and support to the countrys healthcare workforce, and an $85,000 state-of-the-artBioFirerespiratory disease diagnostic machine to Princess Margaret Hospital. In June, USNORTHCOM contributed an additional $535,000 in respirators, medical equipment, and Personal Protective Equipment to The Bahamas, adding to nearly $10 million they contributed to disaster preparedness and resilience over the past year.

Teamwork between the United States and The Bahamas was also on full display when several U.S. government entities worked with the Bahamas Ministry of Health and the National COVID-19 Vaccine Consultative Committee to distribute vaccines to eight Family Islands. First in April, and again in June of 2021, the Rhode Island National Guard provided a C-12 plane and crew, while U.S. NORTHCOM donated specialized coolers to keep the thousands of vaccine doses viable as they were delivered toMayaguana,AcklinsIsland, Crooked Island, Cat Island, Long Island, Inagua, Bimini, and Eleuthera. The two missions also transported Bahamian healthcare workers and volunteers to these remote locations, and another mission is being planned now that more vaccines have arrived in-country.

The arrival of this tranche of 128,700 Pfizer vaccinedoses to The Bahamas is just one part of the United States commitment to fighting COVID-19 across the globe, and to laying the groundwork for increased vaccine supply and access around the world. Pfizer-BioNTechs focus is on helping to end the COVID-19 pandemic for everyone, everywhere, and that requires the hard work and collaboration of many said Pfizers Latin America President Carlos Murillo. Due to the generous support of the U.S. Government and the commitment of CARICOM and the CARPHA (Caribbean Public Health Agency) to ensure that their citizens are protected, we will be able to accelerate access to our COVID-19 vaccine for the people of the Caribbean at no cost, expanding our global fight against this deadly disease.

As both the United States and The Bahamas celebrated their independence in July, we were reminded of our shared democratic values, long history of partnership, and enduring social and cultural ties. Together, we will defeat COVID-19 and continue to build a world that is safer and more secure from infectious disease and other shared threats.

By U.S. Embassy Nassau | 12 August, 2021 | Topics: News, Press Releases

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